RIDER SERVICES
Doctor of Physical Therapy Emily Blaker, PT, DPT, MFDc
PHYSICAL THERAPY
One-on-one care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who understands riders.
*Available within Chico and surrounding area only*
Dr. Emily Blaker, PT, DPT combines her background in sports rehabilitation and equestrian athletics to deliver personalized, performance-focused care. Treatment is designed to reduce pain while improving strength, mobility, balance, and body awareness—so you can ride more effectively and lower your risk of injury.
Each session includes a detailed evaluation of strength and range of motion, targeted hands-on manual therapy, and a thoughtfully designed exercise program tailored to your goals. Sessions may begin with a brief mounted assessment to evaluate position and movement patterns, but the majority of the assessment and treatment is performed unmounted.
This is a mobile service—Emily comes to you with a treatment table and exercise equipment for convenience and privacy.
To get started, click BOOK NOW to request your session.
ONLINE PHYSICAL THERAPY CONSULTATION
Get expert movement guidance from anywhere.
Through a one-on-one online video consultation, Dr. Emily Blaker, DPT provides personalized assessment and coaching to help you better understand your body, movement patterns, pain, and performance goals.
While Emily specializes in working with equestrians and understands the unique physical demands of riding, these consultations are open to anyone seeking thoughtful, one-on-one support.
Whether you’re managing an injury, navigating persistent aches and imbalances, returning to activity, or looking to improve strength and resilience, you’ll receive practical, evidence-informed recommendations tailored to you—so you can move with more confidence both in and out of the saddle.
To get started, click BOOK NOW to request your session.
ONLINE SELF-PACED CLASSES
A growing library of self-paced programs designed to support your health, recovery, and performance.
Each course focuses on a specific topic—addressing common injuries, medical conditions, and fitness goals with clear education and structured exercise guidance. These programs are designed to help you understand what’s happening in your body and give you a practical, step-by-step plan you can follow with confidence.
New topics will continue to be added, giving you accessible, professional guidance—on your schedule.
RIDER PERFORMANCE SESSIONS
*Available within Chico and surrounding area only*
Rider Performance Sessions focus on how your body influences what happens in the saddle — for both you and your horse. These sessions are primarily mounted, allowing us to work directly on rider position, coordination of aids, timing, and how movement patterns translate in real time while riding.
Differences in strength, mobility, and coordination can affect rider position, consistency of aids, and how load is distributed, which may contribute to movement challenges or compensations in the horse. This work helps riders develop greater awareness, symmetry, and practical strategies that support both rider comfort and horse soundness.
Sessions are designed to complement your regular instruction and veterinary or training plans. While targeted off-horse exercises may be included when helpful, the primary focus is applied, in-saddle work that improves effectiveness, stability, and communication with your horse.
This a mobile service and Emily comes to you.
To get started, click BOOK NOW to request your session.
